Information Systems Analyst

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Cybersecurity, DISA STIG, RMF, Splunk (Inactive)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Please take this opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs!  US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoD intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team. 

Responsibilities: 

• Performs Cybersecurity activities (formally known as IA - Information Assurance) for a large Program; coordinates with government Program staff, USAF, and other government agencies to assist in the creation, dissemination, direction, and auditing of program policy, standards, and operating procedures.
• Utilize available resources to conduct Cybersecurity activities, and report to senior GDIT and government personnel on overall program security posture.
• Conduct network and system audits for vulnerabilities using Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), DISA SCAP, ACAS vulnerability scanner, ESS Policy Auditor to mitigate those findings for Linux, Windows, Cisco, Juniper, VMWare and other associated operating systems.
• Implement the Continuous Monitoring program by creating, tracking, reviewing, and closing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and Risk Acceptances and assist in conducting solution identification to assist in problem remediation and resolution.
• Communicate tactical and strategic threat information to Government leaders, Cybersecurity-Ops and A&A (formerly C&A) Staff to assist them in making cyber risk decisions and to mitigate threats.
• Carries out DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) in accordance with DoD 8510 to ascertain information systems' security posture by utilizing security control validation activities and coordinating security testing.
• Maintain the Security Accreditation status, including system documentation of multiple DoD classified networks and interconnected systems.
• Coordinates with AFRL, and USAF, and other organizations in support of audits and inspections and provides all necessary documentation as required for SAVs, ST&Es, and CCRI
• Evaluate change requests (firewall, systems, networks) and assess organizational risk.
• Provides guidance on vulnerability countermeasures or mitigation of non-compliant controls.
• Ensures the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications by technical enforcement of organizational security policies, through monitoring of vulnerability scanning devices.
• Performs periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access and file system to determine compliance.
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technical staff members.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Process tickets in support of the program using the accepted ITSM system.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a Top-Secret SCI clearance.
• BA/BS degree – may substitute additional years of experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques
• Must meet DOD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II (e.g., CASP CE, etc.)
• Requires understanding of DOD RMF (800-53 Rev 4 and Rev 5)
• Requires understanding of DoD policies and procedures, including FIPS 199, FIPS 20